The Found Object Art Conservation

04/03/2022

Things are not as important as people, but destruction of cultural property is just another tactic of demoralization.

"The destruction of these artifacts has been decried as an attack on democracy, and amounts to a sort of cultural cleansing, said Jeremy Maron, a curator of genocide content at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg"

The destruction of historical artifacts in Ukraine has drawn the attention of international cultural bodies, and has prompted local leaders to warn of what could come next

10/06/2021

Our article on handling WTC dust on museum artifacts was selected by the AIHA - American Industrial Hygiene Association as the featured cover story for the recent issue of The Synergist:

"Hazard or Artifact? How OEHS Informs Collection Managrment of World Trade Center Dust at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Since Sept. 11, 2001, it has become increasingly common for museums to collect material evidence of a culturally significant event in real time to ensure its story can be meaningfully and accurately conveyed. But when artifacts are collected amid emergency scenarios, they may harbor hazardous materials. How can OEHS professionals protect museum staff from potential hazards?" BY LISA CONTE, KERITH KOSS SCHRAGER, AND ADRIENNE GENDRON

10/06/2021

Talking about Conservation with ArtsWestchester in the latest issue of ArtsNews

02/06/2021

The Found Object Art Conservation has moved! Just down the hallway at ArtsWestchester, but check out what we've been up to along with the lovely ladies from AM Art Conservation in the latest issue of ArtsNews

Art Conservation: From Mummies to Hornets’ Nests Posted on May 27, 2021 by Megan Thomson Connor (photos courtesy of Anne King from A.M. Art Conservation) “Treated and mounted a six-foot-long taxidermy Monitor lizard, part of a modern art installation.” “Rewrapp[ed] an Ancient Roman human mum...

09/10/2019

Preventative care is an important part of conservation, which includes ensuring proper storage and handling of delicate materials. Check out how we rehoused the glass collection at Cooper Hewitt in their latest blog post!

This post was written by guest authors Martha Singer, Mette Carlsen, Jakki Godfrey, and Kerith Koss Schrager, a team of contract conservators who carried out Cooper Hewitt's recent glass rehousing project. The Product Design and Decorative Arts department at Cooper Hewitt contains over 40,000 object...

14/03/2019

Come meet some real live conservators at this behind-the-scenes event hosted by the Greater Hudson Heritage Network and ArtsWestchester.

Behind-the-Scenes Networking events highlight the host site's collections, archives or exhibits and give GHHN members and friends the chance to forge connections in a relaxed environment. Sharing...

20/11/2018

It's not too late to apply to the AICs ECPN-CIPP Pilot Mentorship Program! The deadline for applications is tomorrow, November 21st.

We are especially seeking MENTORS for this program. Please consider applying if you are an established conservation professional in private practice and you would be willing to volunteer as a mentor! Please see this document for more information and application links:

10/10/2018

Excited to be working with the Merchant's House Museum on a great conservation project! Thanks to the GHHN and the New York State Council on the Arts, this is a wonderful grant for New York institutions to get funding for conservation. Kerith Koss Schrager

26/07/2018

Rainy days can take a toll on you and your art. Curling paint from water damage may seem devastating. But it's so satisfying to repair.

05/06/2018

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24/05/2018

Great video from the British Museum on how gloves protect objects AND people

https://www.facebook.com/International.Institute.for.Conservation/posts/10156607677019883